MiniMax M2.1 vs Inkling Small
Both have similar output pricing, while Inkling Small offers a larger context window. Choose MiniMax M2.1 or Inkling Small based on the trade-off between cost, context, and the benchmarks that matter for your use case.
| Spec | MiniMax M2.1 | Inkling Small |
|---|---|---|
| Provider | MiniMax | Thinking Machines |
| Input / 1M tokens | $0.30 | $0.45 |
| Output / 1M tokens | $1.20 | $1.20 |
| Context window | 205K | 524K |
| Parameters | 229B | — |
| Open weights | Yes | — |
| Released | Dec 2025 | — |
| LMArena (Chatbot Arena) Elo score | — | 1413 |
| LMArena WebDev Elo score | — | 1409 |
| LMArena Vision Elo score | — | 1237 |
| GPQA Diamond score | — | 88.5 |
| Epoch Capabilities Index score | — | 150 |
FAQ
Is MiniMax M2.1 or Inkling Small cheaper?
MiniMax M2.1 and Inkling Small have comparable output pricing.
Which has the larger context window, MiniMax M2.1 or Inkling Small?
Inkling Small has the larger context window (524K tokens).
Pricing is indicative — confirm with the provider before production use. Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that row.